This was 43.2 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 27,114.
98.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wilmette for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 277 | 1.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 667 | 3.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 94 | 0.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 215 | 1.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,139 | 6.2 |
| Associate's degree | 448 | 2.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,028 | 32.9 |
| Master's degree | 5,660 | 30.9 |
| Professional school degree | 2,656 | 14.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,126 | 6.1 |
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